Sustainability Weekly 24 – 28 March

Last week, we published a flash note on DSM-Firmenich's CMD ESG and a flash on the Commission's announcement of a list of 47 "strategic projects" aimed at securing and diversifying the EU's supply of critical raw materials. The Sustainable Finance Platform published its response to the European Commission's consultation on the revision of the taxonomy. The PRI has published Global Trends in Responsible Investment 2025. AkademikerPension, a Danish pension fund, severed its ties with State Street, notably for ESG reasons. Sixteen investors join forces with Finance for Biodiversity to engage with textile and luxury goods companies on their impacts on and dependence on nature. Growth in global energy demand doubled between 2023 and 2024 compared with the recent average, according to the IEA. Legrand announced its 6th CSR roadmap for 2025-2027. Investigative media Follow the Money published an article on Teleperformance Greece. ArcelorMittal has been indicted for "endangering the lives of others" and "violating the environmental code"